SOLUTION: 9. The larger of two integers is 8 less than twice the smaller. When the smaller is subtracted from the larger the result is 17. Find the two numbers.
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Question 856419: 9. The larger of two integers is 8 less than twice the smaller. When the smaller is subtracted from the larger the result is 17. Find the two numbers. Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The larger of two integers is 8 less than twice the smaller. When the smaller is subtracted from the larger the result is 17. Find the two numbers
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let x=smaller of two numbers
2x-8=larger of two numbers
2x-8-x=17
x=25
2x-8=42
smaller of two numbers=25
larger of two numbers=42
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